Nippur

The ancient site measures 60 feet in height and extends nearly a mile in length, containing multiple layers of architectural remains and artifacts.

The settlement existed continuously from 6000 BCE until 800 CE, functioning as a central religious hub throughout numerous Mesopotamian civilizations and empires.

The excavated temple complex of Ekur served as the primary sanctuary of Enlil, where kings from different regions sought legitimacy for their rule.

The University of Pennsylvania Museum holds over 5,200 artifacts from Nippur, including pottery, weapons, jewelry, and cuneiform tablets for research purposes.

The site yielded thousands of Sumerian and Akkadian clay tablets in the scribal quarter, containing texts from the Epic of Gilgamesh and creation narratives.

Location: Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate

Height: 20 m

GPS coordinates: 32.12614,45.23086

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20